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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,399.36, 309,627.72 and 73,247.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,399.36, 309,627.72 and 73,247.99 is: 109,882.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,399.36 : 309,627.72 = 73,247.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,399.36/309,627.72 = 73,247.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,399.36x = 309,627.72 × 73,247.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,399.36x = 22,679,606,590.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,679,606,590.14/206,399.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,882.16

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